Don't tell Mom till after

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

ISRAEL | Friday, 15 October 2010 | Views [254]

Right outside of Old Jerusalem exists a bustling market on Ben Yehuda Street. Israeli citizens live full and prosperous lives. Outside the market is the new light rail being constructed through the city. Some locals told me the rail will ruin the feel and culture in the area.

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Several prayer books out of many in an ancient and still functional Jewish synagogue. The majority of Israelis, however, consider themselves secular and rarely go to services to practice religion.

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Despite the language barrier, I taught a few children how to make a paper helicopter while they waited another day in a bomb shelter so their parents can work. Schools in the town of Askelon were shut down because of constant rocket fire. I felt great until I left, knowing the kids had to remain in the shelters beyond my enjoyable time with them.

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Don't tell Mom till after

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

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